Fire Trucks Abound

This morning we heard sirens like crazy a little after 10:00.  Him noticed that there were flashing lights reflecting in the windows and went to investigate.  Sure 'nuf there were fire trucks lined up on the east and west sides of the building with smoke billowing out of the alleyway.  It seems a car on the 3rd level on the parking garage behind our building was on fire.  I am a big fan of the fire department for their devotion to  job, safety and protection.  These are some of our greatest heroes.  The photo was taken from just outside our front door at Lawrence Photo.

If I Only Had Thumbs

If I had thumbs I would try this....or wings, but since I don't have either I'll just share this with you.  Happy Sailing!

Chew Toy?

This fine dog thought this Giottos Rocket Blaster (for cleaning sensors on dSLR cameras) made a great chewy... these things are tough and meant to last but might not stand up to the rigors of a big boy like this.  How many chomps did it take to get to the middle?  Thanks Ryan H for sharing! 
ps I just happen to know where you can get another!

"The Rules"

We always hear

'the rules' 
From the female side

Now here are the rules from the male side 

These are our rules!

Please note.. they are all numbered '1' ON PURPOSE!

• 1.   Men are NOT mind readers.
• 1.    Learn to work the toilet seat.   You're a big girl.   If it's up, put it down.   We need it up, you need it down.   You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
• 1.    Sunday sports It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.  Let it be.
• 1.    Crying is blackmail, and witchcraft
• 1.    Ask for what you want.   Let us be clear on this one! Subtle hints do not work!  Strong hints do not work!  Obvious hints do not work!   Just say it!
• 1.    Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
• 1.   Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.  Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
• 1.    Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.  In fact, all comments become Null and Void after 7 Days. 
• 1.    If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one. 
• 1.   You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it done.   Not both.   If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself. 
• 1.    Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
• 1.    Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
• 1.    ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color.   Pumpkin is also a fruit.
• 1.    If it itches, it will be scratched.  We do that.
• 1.    If we ask what is wrong and you say 'nothing,' We will act like nothing's wrong.  We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
• 1.    If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear..
• 1.   When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really! 
• 1.    Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as Football or golf.
• 1.    You have enough clothes. 
• 1.   You have too many shoes.
• 1.    I am in shape.  Round IS a shape!
• 1.   Thank you for reading this.   Yes, I know I have to sleep on the couch tonight; But did you know men really don't mind that?   It's like camping.

Oreo! 1912 - 2012

Happy Birthday Oreo! On March 6th the Oreo cookie turned it's 100th year as one of America's favorite cookie.

"Celebrate the kid in all of us."

Good Words.

Good Words.
Strong Stock.
Success.

Why walk?

Don't get me wrong, I like to walk and run like the next dog, but why not ride when the opportunity allows?  Four wheels, two wheels, one wheel--I like to RIDE!

If Only I Had Thumbs

If I only had thumbs I would love to join in on this!

Him's Been Rambling & Ranting Again. . .

Him's been rambling again and this time it is about how books are disappearing ....going the way of the DoDo Bird  

What is a DoDo Bird?  Exactly!  And that's Him's point.  

 You see it has been announce the Encyclopedia Britannica is going to discontinue the print publication of their 244 year old reference set.  Him remembers as a kid spending hours on end thumbing through the World Book Encyclopedia set that his parents got second hand - all except the missing volume which was "H" which became problematic when wanting to look up horse,  horticulture or Honduras and to this day Him sez that his knowledge is lacking in the H category.

"After nearly 250 years, the 32 volume Encyclopaedia Britannica print set will be discontinued.

Encyclopaedia Britannica is going completely digital.  The 2010 print set will be the final edition and is available at The Britannica Store only while supplies last!  Dont' miss this final opportunity to own one of the most important printed reference collections of all time.

Supplies are limited; get yours before it is too late!"

$1395.

>Order Your's Today!< 

Yes yes yes, Him knows that all this information is available on the internet (and that is way cool too) but there is nothing like sitting down and thumbing through an encyclopedia whether a current publication or one that is 60 years old....and that is Him's point.  It is that lack of reference to what was once held true...it is as though fact and history are updateable or if you will erasable.

Machine.

Take a peek at this very well executed video from Australia. The production value is exceptional.  The bikes are amazing and the narration succinct.

Quick Sketch

Him and the phone of his...always taking pictures of me although this one turned out kinda cool.

Toes in the grass

Sometimes you got to get out and bury your treasures....Him and his friends laughed when I came back into the house and had grass stuck between my toes.  Gosh I hope Lucy does not find the milk bones I buried.

Design 101

I saw this house on my way to hang out with some buddies last week and was amazed at the color combinations that homeowners have available to them.  What better color is there to compliment your house color, well take a look on the color wheel and choose accordingly.  This savvy homeowner when faced with a color dilemma took advantage of smart design sense and acted accordingly.  Now orange and lime green is not my first choice for my own residence but then again Baskin Robin's has more than just chocolate and vanilla in the case.

Read more about color here.

Whoburt N. Winchester

I get some interesting postcards in the mail from time to time usually related to art openings and such.  I do like fishin' !

Sunny Sunday Sunbathing

Sunday was a great day to lay in the sun.  I supervised some work outside but mostly drifted off and napped.

katz....

This is the kat that lives at the house with Him and me.  He does not have a job like I do.  He does not ride a motorbike.  All he does is sleep all day long.  Oh he is good at complaining rather loudly when there is not ENOUGH food in his bowl.  I think he should get a job so he was going to try and be a model but unless Jenny Craig is looking to expand to the feline market I am not sure that is going to work out.  Him sez that maybe a new reality TV show might work like the Biggest Looser Kitty version.